Thomson, Godfrey Hilton, Sir, 1881-1955 (psychologist and Bell Professor of Education, University of Edinburgh)
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Opening lecture for the Training, Theory and Practice of Education course, 8 Oct 1930
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/3/3
Scope and Contents
Thomson outlines the structure of the course and describes what is expected of the students, the value of practical experience, and the difficulties of offering practical experience alongside teaching on a training course. He also discusses the problem of practical experience impinging on written work and study, and how students can manage their time accordingly. Thomson describes the importance of ensuring the knowledge the students have of various classes is brought together,...
Dates:
8 Oct 1930
Study Groups, c1930s
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Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/3/6
Scope and Contents
The lecture outlines the aims and purposes of working in a study group and the expectation that each group would study a subject and present it over the course of a lecture to the remainder of the class. Thomson provides guidelines and suggestions for how this should best be done. He also highlights the benefits subsequent wide reading and knowledge will bring to the students.
Dates:
c1930s